Tefft Middle School

606 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Tefft Middle School, located at 1100 Shirley Ave in Streamwood, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, Tefft Middle School strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging students to take ownership of their education through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Tefft Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which are designed to help students discover their interests and build lasting connections with their peers. With a focus on collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, the school works to create a positive atmosphere where students feel empowered to succeed and grow as responsible, active citizens.

606

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tefft Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	453
Black	44
Asian	36
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
453 (74.8%)
White
61 (10.1%)
Black
44 (7.3%)
Asian
36 (5.9%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(630)213-5540
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/tms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 265

Grade 8 339

Grade 9 1

Grade 11 1